Amber Elk Ranch owned and operated by Bob Northrup, started as a hobby and passion for elk and has grown into a successful business. Our TB-free accredited herd resides on 130 acres. We raise our elk for breeding stock, velvet, quality meats and community education through public, private, and group tours.

Come see our farm-to-table process during a tour of our working farm located in the heart of beautiful Oceana County, Michigan.

Enjoy a cruise on the Princess of Ludington. See the spectacular views and learn the history in and around Pere Marquette Lake and Lake Michigan, during 1 of our tours. The history of lumbering, salt works, and railroads in the Pere Marquette Lake and River and the site of the Pere Marquette Shrine; along with FINN TOWN. Relax on a more in-depth tour on Lake Michigan along the sand dunes south to the Pumped Storage Project. It will be a close up view of a facility that provides power to millions of people and half of Chicago. Another of our excursions will feature the Lake Michigan shoreline to the north past Epworth Heights, Sargent Sands and our sandy beaches to the largest State Park in Michigan, where we can explore an up close view of the Historical Big Point Sable Lighthouse.

Lakeside Links Golf Course features 27 challenging holes that are meticulously maintained and can be enjoyed by all ages and golfing abilities. The holes traverse through hardwoods and wetlands and provide spectacular views of neighboring Hopkins Lake. Lakeside Links blends well with the untouched natural surroundings, providing an experience that is visually stimulating. During your round you may encounter whitetail deer, wild turkey, a bald eagle, or even the family of bobcat that roam the areas surrounding the golf course.

Cherry Point Farm is one of the oldest operating farms in Oceana County, Michigan; just a mile from the Lake Michigan shoreline and minutes from the Silver Lake sand dunes. This area, known as Little Point Sable, is where the sun, sand and lake come together to create a bountiful farming area, as well as one of nature's greatest playgrounds. Every summer, people come from all over the world to swim, sail, fish, and explore the beautiful white sand beaches and giant dunes ... and of course to visit Cherry Point!

HOW IT ALL HAPPENED Now owned by Scott and Cindy Lewis, the farm market was built in the 1970s by Scott’s grandparents (Winston and Alice Lewis) and parents (Gary and Brenda Lewis). It was closed for a few years (due to road closure and traffic rerouting) but reopened in 2003 when Cindy began selling sweet cherries at a fruit stand in the front yard! That was such a success, leading to the removal of one apple orchard to make room for a new market building. Lewis Farms as we know it today reopened in August 2004. TODAY AT THE FARM We are proud to be a fifth generation farm family operating a real working fruit farm, corn maze and petting farm in New Era, Michigan. The 700-acre farm is located in the heart of West Michigan, near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan — just north of Muskegon/Whitehall and south of Pentwater.

Experience the Silver Lake Sand Dunes like never before on our one-of-a-kind 40 minute dune tour. Unfortunately, we have no beach at Lake Michigan due to erosion. Instead, we will make our stop to let you out on our tallest dune on the Silver Lake side.

The Pere Marquette River is a breathtaking National Wild and Scenic River--covering about sixty six miles & over four counties. It flows from Lake County, through the communities of Baldwin, Branch, Walhalla, Custer, Scottville, and Ludington and proceeds to drain into Pere Marquette Lake and eventually Lake Michigan. The PM River is not deep, averaging two to four feet deep and only about 30-40 feet wide.

The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum brings history to life with digital storytelling, authentic images and artifacts, and engaging interactive exhibits that entertain, enlighten, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the region’s maritime history. Located in the former U.S. Coast Guard Station, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this family-friendly, three-story museum overlooks Lake Michigan’s wild shoreline, Ludington’s iconic North Pier Light, and the historic carferry Badger, extending the maritime experience beyond its doors in this vacation wonderland. The museum is operated by the Mason County Historical Society, which also operates the nearby Historic White Pine Village.

The S.S. Badger is the very last coal powered passenger steamship that is in operation in the United States. It has provided a fun, reliable and affordable shortcut across the beautiful Lake Michigan for over 60 years and has transported more than thousands of passengers since it's re-birth in 1992. In 2016 she received the nation’s highest historic honor when the Department of Interior officially designated the Badger as a Historic Landmark.

Sandcastles Children's Museum encourages and inspires children and families to explore their world - offering hands-on discovery while stimulating creativity, curiosity and the love of learning!

Come join us on a horseback ride through the beautiful West Michigan countryside as we enjoy the scenery and learn riding basics. Beginners are welcome!

Wave Club Water Sport Rentals, located on beautiful Silver Lake near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, has a large variety of recreational boats and water sports equipment for rent on an hourly or daily basis. Enjoy a day skimming across the surface of Silver Lake on your choice of recreational boat or water sports equipment, or visit the world-famous Silver Lake Sand Dunes to enjoy sand-surfing, volleyball, hiking or just a day in the sun!

Adventure has always been the name of the game for my wife and I! Naturally when we had the chance to flyboard on our honeymoon, we couldn't say no! It was out of that experience that the idea for West Michigan Flyboarding was born! We absolutely fell in love with the sport and knew the amazing people of West Michigan would as well. Our goal is to help you find your inner adventurer and create an experience that will ignite your childlike wonder that says, " anything is possible...even flying high above the water!" Come fly with us.

Historic White Pine Village offers a living-history point of view, family-friendly, fun-filled tour of a late 19th/ early 20th century pioneer village. This Village boasts about 30 historic buildings, including the original 1849 Mason County Courthouse (on the State Register of Historic Places).